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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-06-03
A Persian's Chief Subject Of Conversation.

The Persians have one never-failing
subject of conversation; that subject is
their health. The pleasure of talking
about the weather is denied to them;
for, as eleven months out of the twelve
are fine in Persia, the subject does not
present sufficient variety. But a Per-
sian, to whatever class of society he
may belong, is never tired of talking
about his ailments, real or supposed.
In his eyes all Feringhis (Europeans)
are doctors, and the European doctor
is the very best of all. For many
years a. Shiraz there lived an old
Swede who had walked into Persia in
his youth. He knew nothing of medi-
cine on his arrival; but, finding that
the natives constantly solicited his
advice, he bought few medical books
and literally acquired certain amount
of knowledge by carrying out the good
old principle of "Fiat experimenting in
corpore Will" Happily the Hakim
Sahib also believed in the wis medl.
catrix nature." AS rule his drugs
were harmless. 81 have different col
ored liquids said he, land as long as
there is bread and water to be had |
am never at loss for a pill The
pills were Toured for the common peo-
pie and gilded for the itch. AT seventy
years of age the Hakim Sahib died.
He held tho position of physician to
the forces of the province, and was de-
servedly respected by natives and
1 Europeans.-iSt. James Gazette.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-06-03
Washington Bellies and Bores.

A celebrated Washington belle,
whose attractions invited such marked
attentions from scores of men that the
prefix of ''Mrs,' seemed a dead letter,
was receiving with another fashion.
able woman. While chatting she in.
advertently drew out her handkerchief,
and observing knot in the corner of
it; stopped, hesitated and said, ''I've q
knot in the corner of my handkerchief
| must have put it there to remind me
of something" Said the hostess
Probably to remind you that you are
married."-Haypers Magazine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-06-03
The Appetite

May be increased, the Digestive organs
strengthened, and the bowels regulated,
by taking Ayers Pills. These Pills are
purely vegetable In their composition.
They contain neither calomel nor any
other dangerous drug, and may be taken
with perfect safety by persons Of all ages.
Twas great sufferer from Dyspepsia
and constipation, 1 had no appetite,
and was constantly afflicted with Head
ache and Dizziness. I consulted our
family doctor, who prescribed for me, at
- various times, without affording more
than temporary relief. 1 finally CON-
menced taking Ayers Pills. In q short
time my digestion and appetite
IMPROVED
my bowels were regulated, and, by the
time finished two boxes OF these Pills
my tendency to headaches had disap-
peared, and 1 became strong and well.-
Darius M. Logan, Wilmington, Del.
was troubled, for over a year, with
Loss OF Appetite, and General Debility.
! commenced taking Ayers Pills, and,
before finishing half box OF this medi-
cine. my appetite and strength were re-
stored. o. Clark, Danbury, Conn.
aver Is GlllS are the DeSb meQlC1n0
known to me for regulating the bowels,
and for all diseases caused by disordered
Stomach and Liver. / suffered for over
three years with Headache, Indigestion,
and Constipation. l had no appetite, and
was weak and nervous most OF the time.
BY USING
three boxes OF Ayers Pills, and at the
same time dieting myself, / was COM
pletely cured. My digestive organs are
now in good order, and l am in perfect
health. p. Lockwood, Topeka, Kans.
Ayers Pills have benefited me wonder
fully. For months l suffered from Indi-
gestion and Headache, was restless at
night, and had bad taste in my mouth
every morning. After taking one box
Of Ayers Pills, all these troubles dis
appeared, my food digested well, and
my sleep was refreshing. Henry q.
Hemmenway, Rockport, Mass.
Twas cured Of the Piles by the use Of
Ayers Pills. They not only relieved me
of that painful disorder, but give me in
creased vigor, and restored my health. -
John Lazarus, st. John, N. b.
Ayers Pills,
Prepared by Dr.. j. G. Aver & Co., Lowell. Mass.
Bold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-06-03
A Short Speech,

'l'm going to speak my mind at that
meeting tonight, and don't you forget
it." said an irate Metropolitan clubster
to his wife.
"Going 10 speak i, plainly, are you,
desrf' she asked, quietly.
"Yes, I'm going to speak my mind,
my whole mind, and nothing but my
mind"
What short speech it will be, =
she said, halt TO herself, and went on
sewing Washington Critic. -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-09

AN EMPTY NEST.

grave old man and maiden fair
Walked together AZ early morn;
The thrrshce up In the ear, cool air
sang 10 the farmer planting his corn.
And O. how sweet was the fresh 'urntd mount
And o. how fair were the budding trees.
For daisys oliver and dnfodhs gold
Were full OF the happy honey bees.
.sAh. iookl there's On empty nest, she said'
and / wonder where sing the last years
blrdsf
Then the old man quickly raised HE head,
Though scarcely he noted her musing WORDS
lie tore the nest from the swHying tree.
lie dung 10 the winds IL moss and nay,
And sa!d: "When an empty nest you see,
Beenre that you throw II far away
.But whyY" che asked with sorrowing face
.swhy may not the pretty home absdes
"Beeause." he answered, Twill DC place
In which the worm and the slug VIII hide.
Last year twas fair enough In its way
twas fun OF love and merry with songi
But days that are gone mnst not spoil to-day
Nor dead joys do the living joys wrong"
The maiden heard with thoughtful face
Her arst false love had gone far away
And che thought II my heart become place
For anger aud grief and hate 10 stayl
Down. heart, with thy sad, forsaken nest
Fling far thy selfish and idle pain,
The love that N ours IL the beet
And che went with smile 10 her work again
Mary A. Barr In Harpe's Hdg1fiRs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-09

Queen Victoria gets six or seven tele-
grams day from Darmstadt informing
her of the condition of the sick Alexan-
der, late of Bulgaria.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-09

Tablespoon pudding. -Four spoons
Of sftcd flour, four spoons Of sugar.
four (cycn, not heaped) spoons Of but
ter, four separately beaten eggs. tea
spoon Of yeast powder. Serve hot.
with sauce.
Oyster sauce. Half pint OF oysters,
strain the liquor from them and boil II
with a cup Of water, mace, black pep
per and salt. thicken Il with bit of
butter rolled in Hour. Pour in the oys-
ters with glass of the liquor; let il
boil mp on,e. This is an excellent
sauce.
Cranberry sauce. Pour boiling wa
ter over the cranberries. This instant
ly swclls all the good ones, and makes
il easy 10 pick out decayed ones. Stew
the fruit until soft IN very little wa
ter. When soft. add sugar 10 taste.
Oyster stew. Take mo two-pound
can Of oysters and put the liquid on 10
poil in u stew pan; add one tablespoon
iul of butter In which the same amount
~ flour has been worked; then add one
luart of milk. some pepper and salt,
then add the oysters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-09

nrlme minister OF the house will find
herself sick, worn and weary, and con-
tinue SO for weeks.
OF course this viii not be so IN all
households The wise woman Will not
begin the annual revolution too soon,
while wintry weather Is still with us
II Is better To delay il until doors and
windows can more safely be left open,
for this they are sure TO be more or
less during the cleaning. In our house
hold we have found few rules work
TO great advantage. On days that any
special cleaning is to be done the
preparation of meals Is made as simple
an operation rs possible. Some OF the
Younger children are sent for the day
TO auntie's or grandmother's. We are
free from the care of them and they are
out OF the way of possible draughts.
We never undertake more than day 5
work at time. Let the rooms receive
attention one by one. A little plan
ming will ensure the beating Of a carpet
Immediately upon its being taken mp
and its relaying promptly after its re-
turn from the beating. Tack liftcrs,
hammers. supply of good tacks, brush
es and brooms. soap, soda or borax'
house fianncls, drying cloths. etc,
should all be ready before the clean
ing Is commenced. BY beginning al
the top OF the house and coming down
doing room AZ a time, never displac
ing the furniture of second room un
iii the first has been set i'm order, and by
allowing an interval of a day or tive
between the cleaning of the diiieren
apartments much friction will be avoid
eel. Indeed, with little management
and an extra stock of good temper
the whole house from roof to celia
will be put right without the Earring o
single nerve. And as for the gentle
men of the family. they will hardly b
aware. save by the visible results. tina
any such extensive overhauling ha
been in process.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-09
CELERY.

Probably no vegetable has advanced
SO much in general appreciation and
culture as celery. The theory of blanch-
ing it is that, like other plants, it does
not become green and firm when grow
ing in the dark. but remains pale and
tender The usual way of putting
its stems in the dark while il is yet
growing in the open ground and sun
shine is to cover them with heaped up
soil. when they become white in two
weeks II growth be free, but require
several weeks If it be slow. Some
celery growers report very fayorably OF
round tile OF three-inch calibre and
about footlong slipped over the cell
lery while dry, which is very conyon.
lent method, as the rows can be near
er together and the labor i greatly
esscned
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-04-09
THE noUsEKEEPER.


The mistress OF the farmhouse Is
often a greater drudge than the farmer
The routine Of daily duty Is more uni
form and exacting. The confinement
Is more circumscribed and naturally
| becomes more irksome, She is to,
often housekeeper, nurse, cook, COVER
ness, chambermaid. seamstrcss, dairy
woman, rs we'll as the farmers wife
Such a substitute for maid-of-all-worl
should be made OF iron. The farme
Is accustomed TO hard work himscl
though il is relieved by the ameliora
tons OF pure air and free locomotion
and he fails TO see the slavery TO whicl
his wife is doomed because his mothe
was Just such slave. His ideas com
by inheritance, and are fortified b.
personal experience. He might leliev
her by RELOCATING the dairy TO the fac
tory. by labor-saying appliances, b
hiring more help, sometimes 10y doing
little of this domestic drudgery himself
but hcdosen't think of il. and perhaps
don't like 20 have one jog his memory
Under these tolls and hardships, sayin
nothing of trials Of disposition and tribI
lations of temper. is il n wonder thi
the farmers wifeis sometimes compellc
TO exchange her home Of hardship for
hospital of mind discasedP These ma
be extreme eases, but they occur, an
were IL not for wholesome influences I
the country, would come TO light wit
greater frequency
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
LOCAL RREYITlES.

Mr.. S. G. Brent spoke at Manassas thi:
evening at democratic meeting.
A hawk with large steel trap attached
to its foot was seen around Warrenton yes
terday.
The politicians were kept busy to day
looking up voters and closing up the work
OF the campaign.
1t is generally conceded that Judge Stuart
will be elected on Tuesday mex. by hand
some majority.
Attention is called to the card OF Treas
urer Harlow, who gives notice that ne nov
has the State tax bills for the year in hand
1t is understood that at q meeting oil
county republicans held last night resolu-
ton was adopted setting forth that the re-
publicans of the county were rot bound 10
support any candidate for the legislature,
and leaving the matter as to who the !ndl-
vidual members Of the party should vote for
to themselves.
large number of persons went from Lerc to-
day to witnes the athletic sports at the Episcopal
High School. The programme, as published yes
terday was carried out to the letter and all pres
emit enjoyed the sports. During the exercises
young Willie Uhler fell in the gymnasium and
badly bruised his face
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company a. their
meeting last night transacted some routine busi-
ness Tho question Of uniting with the Order of
American Firemen was laid over till the next
meeting.
Alta meeting of the City Electoral Board held
to-day, Mr. J. Frank Cook was appointed judge
and commissioner of election for the Fourth ward
for the election on Tuesday next.
There was false alarm of fire shout II o'c'ock
this morning caused by dense smoke seen issuing
from the chimney of a house on Queen street,
between Royal and Fairfax.
Officer Franks, in the absence of Capt, Webster
an1 1t. Smith, yesterday actei as Chief of Police
runaway team caused some excitement in the
upper part of the city to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

THE MUSICAL REHEARsAL.-A large number Of
the friends of the Alexandria Musical Association
assembled by invitation at Sarepts Hall last night,
the occasion being the associations first public re-
hearsal of the season. The varied programme was
given in manner that elected the hearty ap-
plauso of the audience, the different numbers be-
ing rend red in style that would reflect credit
uron professionals These reherssls are a source
OF pleasure to those who are fortunate enough to
secure invitations and their repetition has done
much 70 foster taste for music in this CON-
munity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

The Breath of chronic catarrh patient is
often so offensive that he cannot go into society,
and he becomes an object of disgust. After time
liberation sets in, the spongy bones arc attacked
and frequently entirely destroyed. constant
source OF discomfort is the dripping of the puru-
cut sccretions into the throat, sometimes pro-
ducing inveterate bronchitis, which in its turn
hes been tho exciting cause of pulmonary disease.
The brilliant results which have attended its use
for years past properly designated Elys Cream
Balm as By far the best if not the only real cure
for hay fever rose cold and catarrh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

&s- There will be a called meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary Y. II. c. A at Trinity NJ. E.
Church on Tuesday afternoon next, Nov 9Th, at
d o'clock. Every member Of tle Auxiliary is urged
to be present, as interesting and important bust
ness will be brought before the meeting. A prompt
attendance is also requested.
By ORDER BOARD W. Aux Y. NJ. C. A.
novE Or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

aud turned over to the authorities there
who we're prejudiced against him. He then
ut vest and got as far as Jefferson City,
Mo He returned to Baltimore week ago,
stci ire at various places going and coming.
He id he YVES in Baltimore with woman
the L 9 1T Arnold was killed and could prove
this at his trial. Williams was 81 years old
and said be was born and raised in Wash
ipgton, where he lived with his aunt. his
parents being dead. He said he saw dete CT
tive McDevitt in Baltimore few days ago.
When 8sked Why he gave his name rs
Clarke he said he did not want TO go 10
Washington, but that as soon as he saw the
officers were going to take him he admitted
he was Williams, and agreed to go wherever
they wanted him.
This morning when arraigned before the
Mayor, Commonwealth Attorney Marbury
appeared for the State, but Williams had no
counsel. He waived an examination and
was sent to Jail TO await the action of the
grand inry. Williams was taken into GUS
tody by Capt. Webster and conducted
quietly to Jail, Capt. Webster warning the
crowd not 10 follow, which admonition was
obeyed
Robt. Arnold when brought before the
Mayor this morning charged with al assault
on Williams last night, asked to have hls
case continued ill Monday, which was done
and DO Was released ON bail. This morning
Williams egid ne had nothing against young
Arnold, as he knew he was excited when he
struck him, thinking about his dead
father.
Although Williams declares that he has
not been in this city before for year, the
police say they can produce witnesses who
will testify that they saw him near the fair
grounds the night Arnold was killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

a COMPROMISE EFFECTED The District
snd the Alexandria Bridge Company have
promised their differences, the company
paying TO the District SIS 900 The case has
been III court for some time pact In different
shapes, and rather than wait the laws long
delay the bridge company offered to pay the
above amount and take quit claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

PAsroRAL RELATIONS DIssoLvED.-The
PASTORAL relations between Rev. Jas. l.
Vance and the Wytheville PRESBYTERIAN
Church has been dissolved by the Presby.
terry Of Abingdon, and the call to the Second
Presbyterian Church of this city placed in
his hands by the Presbytery and accepted
by him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

DEMOCRATIC MEETING democratic
mass meeting was held in the county last
night, at Carne school house. The meet
ing WAS called to order By Robert Walker, q
member of the county committee, and was
organic d by the election of s. D. Beach,
chairman, and E. S Brockett as secretary.
Speeches were made by r. Walton Moore,
of Fairfax county, the democratic nominee
for the State Senate; Judge Stuart, the
nominee fer the House of DelegateS, and 5.
G. Brent, esq of this city. Their speeches
created considerable enthusiasm and wee
received with much applause.
On motion of James E. Clements the fol.
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this meet
ipg are extended to Messrs. Moore, Brent,
and Stuart, for their able and instructive
speeches on the political issues ofthe times;
end that we, in mass meeting assembled,
pledge ourselves to uss all honorable means
TO elect r. W. Moore to the Senate. and
Judge Charles e Stuart to the House Of
Delegates Of Virginia at tho approaching
eiec' ion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

DON'T FORGET Tuesday next will be the
9Th of November upon which day an elec-
ton is TO be held, the result of which may
determine. for an indefinite period, the des'
TIMES of this Commonwealth. Remember
this, and vote for the democratic candidates,
Messrs. Moore arr Stuart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
a Bonanza Mine

of health is to be found in DR.. R. V. Pierce's
"Fayorlte Prescription" to the merits of
which, as remedy for female weakness and
kindred affections, thousands testify.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

PROPERTY sALE-Messrs. Green & Wise,
for Mr. G. A. Mushbach, commissioner, In
the cause OF Young vs. Lunt, to day sold
the lot OF ground aud brick dwelling there.
on, situated on tho south side of King
street between Columbus and Alfred, to
CAPT. Geo. Young for |, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

POLICE RgPoRr.-Last night was clear
aud cool with two prisoner aud FIVE lodgers
at he station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Billy Williams, charged with the murder
Of officer Arnold was sent toj Jail 10 await the
action Of tho grand jury.
Robt. Arnold arrested by Capt Webster
for an assault, last night on Billy Williams,
mad bis case continued.
Malinda Turner, co!ored, arrested By OFF,
Ger Price for disorderly conduct, was fined
81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

THE OPERA HoUsE.--A large audience
again attended the Opera House last night
to witness The presentation Of the beautiful
pastoral drama. Maud Muller" by the
Kittie Rhoades Company. The piece was
rendered in au excellent manner by the
leading members of the troupe, while the
acting of the rest OF the company was highly
c;tditablc Miss Rhoades closes her ell
caqement TO night, when the comedy. "Tbe
Bad Boy" Will be presented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

PERSONAL Rev. J. ]. Bullock is in Lex.
ington, KY, expecting to remain there until
after the unveilng of the statue OF Gen.
John c. Breckinbridge, that takes place on
the 10Th of thia month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
LOST AND FOUND.

T osT-This morning Saturday. on King, be-
~ tween Payne aud Patrick streets, BUCK
SKIN PURSE containing sum OF money. The
party who picked it up can be identified by lady.
The finder will receive suitable reward upon
leaving it this Office novo st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05

Mg~ CONFEDERATE vETERANs.-The regular
monthly meeting of r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate
Veterans, will be held on Monday evening, Nov.
7th, at 7lp o'clock. Reading By Colonel Edmund
Berkeley.
nov5 ct EDGAR WAKEFIELD, Adjntant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
LOCAL NEWS

For this district fair weather. slowly rising
tenger9tur,, light northerly winds. becoming
vatiabe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
DIRECTORS.


D. Hon.JO
&c. BARTON, Hon.CL P.
Mar Yard, CAL Hon.. WP
10 sHIPA1AN, JONATHAN .s.N
Gcncalll Manager w.CUN
ckbery,A
The capital stock this company $625OGO divided into 625OOO
shares Of ST EACH
The company incorporated under the laws Of West Virginia and
the stock noassesssbe and with personal liability
the holder.
THE COMPANY location Music Mountains A. T is
sound mining enterprise placed the market and its
possibilities have exceeded Every share should double
value within year, and they may quadupe they are based
property would ordinarily have been capitalized ten times
great on account of its known richness and promise.
The made small that invest Subscriptions
for five shares welcome as those for hundreds
Every dollar of earnings will go the stockholders in dividends
there nothing else that they can be used for
Wisewe MILL capacity 20 per day. with powerful machinery
has purchased will the ground ready for erection at the
mine within the next thirty days.
The solid basis upon which the founded and the practical
proofs of the richness of the mine already secured the confidence
o the public and the stock has steadily advanced selling value
Within the last few days bona de sales have been made AT PAR
There no better stock the market for permanent investment
For full information in regard to this Mine apply to the
SECRETARY Room 40 LIE Drot Building,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

City Trcasurer's Office Nov. 5, 1887.
The State tax bills for the year 1887 arc now
ready. All persons paying the ssme before De-
cember 1t Dcxt will save five per cent on the
amount of their bills On and after December 1:t
i've p,r cent will be added to all bills remsning
uno i'd at that time and the payment of the bills
enforced, as directed by law.
nov5 I'd II. b. HARLOW, City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-05
OFFICERS.

President, Hon. W. P. CANADAY,
Washington, D. C.
Secretary, WILLIAM S. oDELL,
Washington, D. c.
Vice President, ]. @. BARTON,
Marc Island Navy Yard, Cal.
Treasurer, Hon. JOHN B. sHIpMAN,
Washington, D. C.
General Manager, CHAs. W. CUNNINGHAM,
blackberry, Arizona